THE COLUMBUS BUCKEYES 1867 VINTAGE BASE BALL TEAM
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Upcoming Games
Upcoming Games
Upcoming Games
Sunday 8/23 vs Ohio Village Muffins @ Thompson Park, Upper Arlington at 1:00. 2 games
Sunday 9/27 Tippecanoe Cup
Covid Sucks!
Upcoming Games
Upcoming Games
Covid-19 has taken almost all of our season, but we are still playing 2 dates. Coming up Sunday August 23 at 1:00, the Buckeyes will be taking the field for the first time this season against the Ohio Village Muffins. We will be playing two 7 inning games. The first game will be under the rules of 1867 and the second game under 1860 rules. Game will be played at Thompson Park in Upper Arlington.
On Sunday September 27, we will be defending our Tippecanoe Cup Championship against some fine teams. Times will be announced shortly.
2020 Results
Upcoming Games
2020 Results
8/23 Buckeyes- Ohio Village Muffins
Buckeyes- Ohio Village Muffins
9/27 Tippecanoe Cup
Quick facts
On to defend the Tippecanoe Cup!
2020 Results
No gloves
90' bases
Underhand pitching
Real teams of the 19th century
Wool uniforms
Hand turned wood base ball bats
No spitting, cursing, arguing
Played gentlemanly
On to defend the Tippecanoe Cup!
On to defend the Tippecanoe Cup!
On to defend the Tippecanoe Cup!
Your Columbus Buckeyes will be defending the Tippecanoe Cup Sunday September 27. Some great vintage base ball teams will be taking part, as we will be adhering to Covid-19 regulations. Come out, be safe, and watch some vintage base ball!
2019 Results
On to defend the Tippecanoe Cup!
On to defend the Tippecanoe Cup!
5/5 Buckeyes-27 Tipp City Canal Jumpers 5
Buckeyes-25 German Village 9 10
5/19 Buckeyes-30 German Village 9 11
Buckeyes-30 Moscow Monarchs 3
6/9 Buckeyes- 32 Eastwood Iron Horses 12
6/22 Buckeyes-11 Saginaw Old Golds 12
6/22 Buckeyes-7 Bay City Independents 17
6/23 Buckeyes-16 Mt. Clemens Regulars 8
6/23 Buckeyes-7 Canton Corn Shuckers 8
7/21 Buckeyes vs Canton Corn Shuckers Cancelled
8/18 Buckeyes-25 Flat Rock BBC 7
8/18 Buckeyes-11 Ohio Village Muffins 5
9/1 Buckeyes-8 Fillmore Fungi 3
9/1 Buckeyes-8 Champion City Reapers 2
9/29 Tippecanoe Cup
Buckeyes-11 Capitals 9
Buckeyes-7 Blackbottom 9 0 called after 4 innings
About Us
Present Day Buckeyes
The Columbus Buckeyes are a vintage base ball team from the capital city of Ohio, playing by the rules of 1867. The team is made up of family members and friends representing base ball of the 19th century.
Games
Our home games are played at Scioto Audubon Metro Park at 400 W. Whittier St. Columbus, Ohio. All games are free! Part competitive yet gentlemenly played, part show, all fun! Bring a chair, enjoy the game, take a swing of the bats after the game, meet the players and learn about base ball of the 19th century.
History
The Columbus Buckeyes were the first professional base ball team of Columbus, Ohio in 1883. Although their team only lasted 2 years, while playing in the American Association, the love affair with America's past time was born.